$30 Budget Meal Plan: Delicious & Cheap Family Dinners!

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  • @VL-gs2wr
    @VL-gs2wr 2 місяці тому +47

    It's really nice to see budget meals with beef instead of chicken.

    • @EgoBrain1
      @EgoBrain1 Місяць тому +1

      Yea, beef is so expensive these days so it is hard for these videos. I do what she did and break it down to 3/4 lb. It makes it more worth it when you're getting an extra meal from it. (Usually ppl break them down to 1lb)

  • @kelcieharrison5678
    @kelcieharrison5678 2 місяці тому +21

    You have no idea how much you’ve helped me cut down my grocery budget.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +3

      I'm so glad I could help!

  • @TeresaRaab-hb5co
    @TeresaRaab-hb5co 2 місяці тому +21

    I use green beans for my "plate filler" when I'm trying to cut back on calories, but don't want to leave the table hungry. Sometimes I'll eat a whole can 😄

  • @kimw4324
    @kimw4324 2 місяці тому +10

    More videos like this please! 3-4 meals during the week is about
    our normal this time of the year

  • @budgetwithlisakay
    @budgetwithlisakay Місяць тому +4

    Between you and Julia Pacheco’s channels, you’ve given me hope for my budget while feeding my family of 6.

  • @MrsAlmaTrumble
    @MrsAlmaTrumble 2 місяці тому +36

    I love it when you share these budget meals with us. We did our large monthly grocery haul Tuesday and saved over $31 and went back yesterday to grab a few things we needed for Thanksgiving and saved an additional $40.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +10

      I'm so glad it's helpful! I just picked up my grocery order for the coming week. Lots of special things for the holiday week, and fun meals with the kids. :)

  • @shelzp7272
    @shelzp7272 2 місяці тому +11

    I love canned green beans too and when I was pregnant I really wanted them and my mom bought me cases of them (R.I.P. Mom). I appreciate how many vegetables you manage to get into these budget meals. ✔️

  • @jennifergordon3617
    @jennifergordon3617 2 місяці тому +13

    When I was a young kid (cooking at home before mom got off work 😮) I would take canned biscuits and cut a hole out with a Heinz 57 lid and fry up donuts!

  • @mindiwilhelm4322
    @mindiwilhelm4322 2 місяці тому +16

    ❤. I love canned green beans too. I can eat them unheated, right out of the can.

    • @susanmolnar9606
      @susanmolnar9606 2 місяці тому +4

      Sometimes if I eat them cold I’ll drizzle some ranch dressing on them. Just my preference. 😊

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +6

      We used to give them to our kids like that when they were toddlers in the high chair. I’ll admit, I ate some too that way!

  • @Gardeningchristine
    @Gardeningchristine 2 місяці тому +16

    I always enjoy watching your videos. It’s like having a conversation with a close friend, very comfortable. And the food always looks so tasty.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +4

      Thank you! I appreciate that.

  • @meganhenderson2303
    @meganhenderson2303 2 місяці тому +10

    Again, these videos are a source of encouragement to me! I appreciate all the ideas. They give me the boost I need to continue cooking at home, even in the busy times. Thank you!

  • @billkelly3679
    @billkelly3679 2 місяці тому +7

    My family often uses dinner leftovers as next day lunches. My kids would love these :)

  • @amydalager
    @amydalager Місяць тому +2

    We love serving canned green beans with sliced onion caramelized with butter!

  • @brett19890
    @brett19890 2 місяці тому +10

    I hope you have a great Thanksgiving with your love ones. Thank you for all that you do ❤🍻

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +6

      Thank you! Likewise to you!

  • @jenniedahlen6325
    @jenniedahlen6325 2 місяці тому +3

    Each meal looks delicious, Mindy!

  • @ClaireHarrison-g4b
    @ClaireHarrison-g4b 2 місяці тому +8

    Re the mince weight - 2.25lbs is 1kg. We get mince in generally 500g or 1kg packages at the supermarket. Not sure why the US hasn’t switched to the metric system already - makes far more sense!!

    • @apriltownsend8463
      @apriltownsend8463 2 місяці тому +1

      Metric is confusing

    • @natalieeubank4533
      @natalieeubank4533 2 місяці тому +2

      Maybe to you, lbs makes more sense to us

    • @alicat433
      @alicat433 2 місяці тому +1

      "Patriotism," ignorance, and fear of change. Pretty on brand, unfortunately 🙄

    • @apriltownsend8463
      @apriltownsend8463 2 місяці тому

      @ No fear, just doesn’t make sense the other way. Nothing here is measured in grams outside of like weighing a baby/medical stuff.

    • @alicat433
      @alicat433 2 місяці тому +1

      @@apriltownsend8463 LOL, it doesn't "make sense" because we never adopted it 🤦‍♀️ If you learned how to use the metrics system, it is actually pretty easy.

  • @janaebraden9377
    @janaebraden9377 2 місяці тому +9

    I'm in Oklahoma and about fainted that a gallon of Great Value 2%milk was close 3.52 about 2 weeks and today it's 4.52. I am definitely going to be on a very tight budget the rest of this year.

    • @kellyharris4639
      @kellyharris4639 2 місяці тому +1

      We pay about $4.50 in NL for 2 lt of milk. It’s quite expensive

  • @teddybear283
    @teddybear283 2 місяці тому +5

    I’m a new major fan of Oklahoma after recent events 😊🎉❤

  • @arraybabe8514
    @arraybabe8514 2 місяці тому +3

    Love this meal plan! I was gifted 2 venison shoulders, which I butchered into stew meat, 3 different styles of sausage, and ground venison. Not a huge fan of venison, but with meat being so expensive right now, I am looking forward to using it up. Can totally adapt this budget plan to use some of it. Thank you!

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      That’s awesome! I’m glad you can make it work!

    • @allisonmarcelle8627
      @allisonmarcelle8627 2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome! Every bit helps right now.

    • @arraybabe8514
      @arraybabe8514 2 місяці тому

      @@allisonmarcelle8627 It sure does!

  • @Kymom776
    @Kymom776 2 місяці тому +1

    My family loves the biscuit doughnuts holes rolled in powdered sugar and the cinnamon sugar ones dipped in a powdered sugar glaze so good and so easy!

  • @savannahbernay8675
    @savannahbernay8675 2 місяці тому +2

    All of these look delicious! I think the 3rd recipe would be perfect for meal prepping!

  • @kerryjames6312
    @kerryjames6312 2 місяці тому +9

    Surprising how much groceries we can buy with little money

  • @annalopez7180
    @annalopez7180 Місяць тому

    Mindy, I have watched you for years, this by far is my favorite cost friendly meal plan video. Thank you!

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  Місяць тому +1

      You're welcome! I'm so glad you liked it.

  • @kristawineburner5016
    @kristawineburner5016 2 місяці тому +2

    Those all look delish! Thank you for your time

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 2 місяці тому +1

    They looked delicious. Lots of people are recently having the slow motion issue with cameras! Thank you for the video.

  • @gailwilliams4409
    @gailwilliams4409 2 місяці тому +5

    When I was a child, I would help my grandmother make homemade pizza. Leftover dough was fried and sprinkled with powered sugar. We called it "Pizza Fritte" or fried dough. It was a treat for us, and similar to your fried donut holes.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      I’ve never heard of fried dough pizza before, but it sounds delicious! I’m sure your grandmother’s recipe was a special treat.

  • @erinpestana3382
    @erinpestana3382 10 годин тому

    Im with you, i prefer canned green beans over fresh lol

  • @clairetitus6904
    @clairetitus6904 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks. Good ideas.

  • @christeenprice5637
    @christeenprice5637 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome video, thanks Mindy

  • @dudaleath5450
    @dudaleath5450 Місяць тому

    Looks delicious❤

  • @carmarasmussen8118
    @carmarasmussen8118 2 місяці тому +3

    I love your hair. We used to call those ringlets back in the day. 😊

  • @Michelle-mk6dx
    @Michelle-mk6dx 2 місяці тому +2

    Great food / meal inspiration- thank you.

  • @rhondasmith2804
    @rhondasmith2804 2 місяці тому

    Loved these. We don’t do much rice currently- but I may try- see how the family does.
    Green beans- try using butter in the pot with less water then sprinkle in a pinch or two dried basil! My family loves this! Thanks for all your money saving tips ! And I enjoy the recipes… simple and delicious!

  • @DavidBrooks-mq6js
    @DavidBrooks-mq6js 2 місяці тому +1

    (Posting as Joyce) Thank you for this video. I am looking forward to trying the recipe with the ground beef and veggies for lunch prep for me. I don't know if I have said this before, but your recipe for teriyaki sauce is delicious! I have made it several times, and everyone loves it. Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family and keep up the great work!! 😃🦃🦃

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy it!

  • @janetdwyer1867
    @janetdwyer1867 2 місяці тому +2

    The recipes look delicious i going to make the first one .enjoy your weekend Thanks❤

  • @maryegerton6848
    @maryegerton6848 2 місяці тому

    I love these videos. Well done, Mindy❤

  • @katherinerichardson1767
    @katherinerichardson1767 2 місяці тому

    Great save on the sound! Thank you for sharing your dinner ideas. The ideas you have shared remind me of how the simple ones usually are the most popular with the family.

  • @paulamcleod1227
    @paulamcleod1227 Місяць тому

    Yum! all these recipes look great!

  • @hollypepen4012
    @hollypepen4012 2 місяці тому +2

    Eating canned green beans as I watch… I feel the preference in my soul, Mindy 😂🤣😅

  • @DanaLymon
    @DanaLymon 2 місяці тому

    All 3 of these look delicious!

  • @phyltorkelsonp9268
    @phyltorkelsonp9268 2 місяці тому +4

    Nice meals! I just wanted to say that I am impressed that you kept on your nice sweater on while you were making those donut bites….I would’ve probably splattered grease up on mine, 😂!

  • @XOXO-yr9yh
    @XOXO-yr9yh 2 місяці тому +2

    The slow mo cracked me up 😂
    Love the video, Thank you!

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +3

      I'm so glad you got a laugh out of it! 😂 I sure did!

  • @lizmiller2341
    @lizmiller2341 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice easy affordable meals.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      That's the goal! I'm glad you found them easy.

  • @LenaTurner8
    @LenaTurner8 2 місяці тому

    I. Always love your videos thank Good recipes and I love your personality ❤

  • @texnewmexneen
    @texnewmexneen 2 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @amyethridge1798
    @amyethridge1798 2 місяці тому

    Our youngest is on his way home from college for Thanksgiving break - yippee! Gonna give a couple of these a try while he’s home. 👍🏼😁

  • @julianejustgermany
    @julianejustgermany 2 місяці тому +2

    Need to try that in Germany, not sure if it will work. Our prices seem to differ significantly from yours. Also, I can't figure out how to stretch one small Zucchini to feed more than one person 😮

  • @nelliep7
    @nelliep7 2 місяці тому +1

    Bravo for the Clue clips!!!😊❤

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +3

      It’s one of my all time favorite movies. I can just about quote the whole thing!

    • @shellyturner2766
      @shellyturner2766 2 місяці тому

      It's perfect for when I need to escape from a real life serious week!

    • @nelliep7
      @nelliep7 2 місяці тому

      @ same!!

  • @BarefootFarm
    @BarefootFarm 2 місяці тому

    I love all of these ideas! Thanks Mindy 😋

  • @marywatkins6798
    @marywatkins6798 2 місяці тому

    I love your budget meals.

  • @katiehamilton3915
    @katiehamilton3915 2 місяці тому +1

    the slow-mo scary voice part gave me a good chuckle lol

  • @SusanRichards-m7f
    @SusanRichards-m7f 2 місяці тому

    These are great ideas.

  • @kristendematte8861
    @kristendematte8861 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, Mindy! Totally making this the week of Thanksgiving! Ground beef is perfect while we have several turkey days ahead😜

  • @rg-mi5hh
    @rg-mi5hh 2 місяці тому

    Will try the chicken soup idea. Just discovered using the broth based seasoning instead of boullion cubes. Also the taco seasoning homemade....could u do a video on this?

  • @frugalfoodfamily
    @frugalfoodfamily 2 місяці тому

    Love these budget videos! 🎉

  • @jillbritton6085
    @jillbritton6085 2 місяці тому

    Going to try the first recipe tonight, it looks delicious!! :)

  • @susanmolnar9606
    @susanmolnar9606 2 місяці тому

    Those are nice easy meals. Going to try them. I often swap out minced turkey, chicken or pork. ❣️

  • @audreycasassa1683
    @audreycasassa1683 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video!

  • @veratsuber8478
    @veratsuber8478 2 місяці тому

    Just made the 3rd dish. Super easy and yummy. Only substituted for different cheese since I didn't have whay you used

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      Yay! I’m so glad you liked it! I think different kinds of cheese are fine. :)

    • @Midwestmomvolunteer365
      @Midwestmomvolunteer365 2 місяці тому

      That is why I like these kinds of dishes, you can easily sub what you have on hand.

  • @rinacontreraz2050
    @rinacontreraz2050 2 місяці тому +2

    Starting a Walmart delivery order 😅 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +2

      I just picked my order up today for this weekend (we're hosting company)

  • @sumsharp
    @sumsharp 2 місяці тому

    We always called the biscuit donuts "mouse ears". LOL...The "homemade hamburger helper" sounds delicious.

  • @leslieb4553
    @leslieb4553 2 місяці тому

    I wonder if you could use the air fryer for the donut holes?🤔

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      Personally, I don’t recommend it for this particular recipe.

  • @Allison-h9o
    @Allison-h9o 2 місяці тому

    Happy Thanksgiving

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, happy Thanksgiving to you, too!

    • @Allison-h9o
      @Allison-h9o 2 місяці тому

      @@SeeMindyMomThanks. I can not wait to eat corn pudding

  • @mylittlepony-s1m
    @mylittlepony-s1m 2 місяці тому

    cool

  • @lindsaygerling-nentrup9800
    @lindsaygerling-nentrup9800 2 місяці тому

    Love the solution thinking. 😂

  • @cphilly4962
    @cphilly4962 2 місяці тому

    For the last meal, can I add more water than milk & achieve similar results?
    Dairy sensitive kiddo in family, i would portion out before adding cheese

  • @jaybae5850
    @jaybae5850 2 місяці тому

    Will you be doing a turkey recipe soon? Pre Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @magpie9223
    @magpie9223 2 місяці тому +1

    Mindy slo-mo LOL

  • @VashtiWood
    @VashtiWood 2 місяці тому +1

    2.25lb is almost exactly 1kg...
    So I guess it's being packaged in a location where metric is the standard, or it's going to be SENT to a location where metric is the standard.
    Here is Australia, nearly all minced meats at the supermarkets are sold by the 500g or 1kg (with rare exceptions).

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      Oh that’s a good point. I hadn’t thought of that.

  • @robinjones2415
    @robinjones2415 2 місяці тому

    Can you make the biscuits in the air fryer?

    • @oliviarucker5013
      @oliviarucker5013 2 місяці тому

      Great question!

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      I don’t think they work well in the air fryer, personally.

  • @MyH2oh
    @MyH2oh 2 місяці тому

    How did the heavy cream hold up in the freezer? tfs

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      I don’t know yet because I haven’t made that freezer meal yet.

  • @Rebecca-dm5ul
    @Rebecca-dm5ul 2 місяці тому

    Hint use a wooden chopstick to check your oil. It will bubble when it's frying temperature. Saves us from an oily first sacrifice. Save one from chinese take out or grab one from a Walgreens that sells sushi. ;)

  • @nicholassmith9305
    @nicholassmith9305 2 місяці тому

    I'll have to think about hpw I can get even more creative. I have 2 picky guys, different in their own ways :/ lol. It's a challenge.
    Customizable meals.. is that a thing? 😂❤

  • @apriltownsend8463
    @apriltownsend8463 2 місяці тому

    Always add more rice! lol

  • @micstone871
    @micstone871 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @anonanon1982
    @anonanon1982 2 місяці тому

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @RAM-eb2te
    @RAM-eb2te 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @LeahCary78
    @LeahCary78 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤

  • @janeprepper177
    @janeprepper177 2 місяці тому

    Love you girlfriend. I've learned so much from you ❤

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! I'm so glad you're finding it helpful. :)

  • @LeMErin21
    @LeMErin21 2 місяці тому

    Clue!!!!!

  • @JewelBlueIbanez
    @JewelBlueIbanez 2 місяці тому

    If you’re just cooking with milk, invest in powdered milk. It’s way cheaper.

  • @evelynrowland9360
    @evelynrowland9360 2 місяці тому

    Love the ideas and your videos. I just wish my husband would eat beans. He won't touch any at all. He also like only red sauce. He makes making dinner very hard. He said his stomach gets all bloated and upset from eating beans.. I love rice and beans and can't make it because of him. He won't even touch chic peas.... ugh!!

    • @SeeMindyMom
      @SeeMindyMom  2 місяці тому +1

      Oh man, that would be tough. Beans are an economical food, but I know a lot of people are sensitive to them.

    • @dianasimplifies
      @dianasimplifies 2 місяці тому

      I make beans and rice for my hubby. I don't eat beans either. Just cook them for yourself and have leftovers. That's what we do! ❤

    • @evelynrowland9360
      @evelynrowland9360 2 місяці тому +1

      @@dianasimplifies That's a great idea!! :)

  • @penny7537
    @penny7537 2 місяці тому

    🍚🍚🍚🍛🍛

  • @KashifAwan-pv1gz
    @KashifAwan-pv1gz 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @BrynneC
    @BrynneC 2 місяці тому

    1kg is 2.2lb

  • @jeanniekessler6671
    @jeanniekessler6671 17 днів тому

    this has to be an old video. this would cost much more than 30 dollars now.

  • @DeniseCurry-qm5fc
    @DeniseCurry-qm5fc 2 місяці тому

    I don't think I've ever seen your husband eat

  • @author.jessica.kemery
    @author.jessica.kemery 2 місяці тому

    I just can't with the milk and tomatoes 🤢

  • @Ashleyiza
    @Ashleyiza 2 місяці тому +1

    Prolly the meat has something to do with the fact they don't have a butcher at Wal Marts. I can't stand their meat.. It tastes bad to me

  • @carolprosper1800
    @carolprosper1800 2 місяці тому

    It's a shame that to stay in budget, every item was Walmart brand. So, no name brands were purchased which can be superior to generic, however, not always. I do appreciate your recipes though.

  • @paulamcintosh6529
    @paulamcintosh6529 2 місяці тому

    Less talk .ore cook

    • @natalieeubank4533
      @natalieeubank4533 2 місяці тому +5

      Less attitude more nice or just don’t say anything at all😁Merry Christmas!!